Sympathy Notice: Rev. James B. McDonald

Posted: April 25 2023 at 01:00 PM

Rev. James B. McDonald, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. During his ministry he served at Hanover, Libertyville: First, New Lenox and Downers Grove: First.

Rev. McDonald was 74 years old.

Visitation is Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 2 PM – 6 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, located 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448. Lying In State Monday, May 1, 2023, at United Methodist Church of New Lenox, 339 W Haven Ave, New Lenox, IL 60451 from 10 AM until time of Funeral Service 11 AM.

Messages of condolence can be sent to:
Rev. Greta McDonald
684 Grace Ct
New Lenox, IL 60451

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